Run Garden Center Pesticide and Chemical Storage Audit — Free

Inspection Details

Inspection area identified and scope confirmed

Record the specific storage area, sales floor zone, or receiving area inspected.

Inspection date and time recorded

Document when the audit was performed.

Inspector name and role recorded

Identify the inspector or competent person completing the audit.

Previous corrective actions reviewed

Confirm whether prior deficiencies and corrective actions were reviewed before the walkthrough.

Yes No N/A

Applicable site SOP or chemical storage procedure referenced

Enter the SOP, policy, or reference document used for the inspection.

Labeling, SDS, and Hazard Communication

All pesticide, herbicide, and fertilizer containers have legible manufacturer labels critical (required)

Verify labels are present, readable, and not defaced or obscured.

Yes No N/A

Secondary containers are labeled with product identity and hazard information critical (required)

Check spray bottles, transfer containers, and decanted products for clear labeling.

Yes No N/A

Safety Data Sheets are available and accessible for stored chemicals critical (required)

SDS must be readily accessible to employees during all shifts.

Yes No N/A

Employees can locate the SDS binder or electronic SDS system within 1 minute

Confirm access is practical, not just theoretically available.

Yes No N/A

Hazard communication signage is posted where required

Verify required hazard, warning, or restricted-access signage is visible to workers and customers.

Yes No N/A

Storage Security and Access Control

Restricted or high-hazard products are stored in locked cabinets or secured rooms critical (required)

Verify access control for restricted-use pesticides and other high-risk chemicals.

Yes No N/A

Storage area is inaccessible to unauthorized customers and children critical (required)

Check that public access is prevented by barriers, doors, or controlled entry.

Yes No N/A

Keys, codes, or access devices are controlled by authorized staff only

Confirm access control procedures are in place and followed.

Yes No N/A

Storage doors, cabinets, and latches are functional and secure

Inspect for broken locks, damaged hinges, or doors that do not close properly.

Yes No N/A

Customer handling and restricted product signage is visible at point of sale or storage entry

Verify signage instructs customers not to handle restricted products and identifies staff assistance requirements.

Yes No N/A

Segregation, Compatibility, and Housekeeping

Pesticides are segregated from fertilizers, seeds, food, and animal feed critical (required)

Check for separation from incompatible or contamination-sensitive products.

Yes No N/A

Chemicals are stored by compatibility and hazard class critical (required)

Verify acids, oxidizers, flammables, and other incompatible products are not co-mingled.

Yes No N/A

Containers are upright, closed, and free from leaks, bulging, or corrosion critical (required)

Inspect all visible containers for integrity and proper closure.

Yes No N/A

Shelving and pallets are clean, stable, and not damaged

Verify storage racks support containers without collapse or tipping risk.

Yes No N/A

Spills, residues, and obsolete product are removed or contained

Check for accumulation of powder, liquid residue, or expired stock requiring disposal.

Yes No N/A

Emergency Readiness and Fire Safety

Spill kit appropriate for stored chemicals is present and accessible critical (required)

Verify absorbents, disposal bags, PPE, and cleanup tools are available for likely spill scenarios.

Yes No N/A

Emergency eyewash or wash station is accessible and unobstructed critical (required)

Confirm access is immediate and the unit is not blocked by inventory or equipment.

Yes No N/A

Fire extinguishers are present, accessible, and in inspection status critical (required)

Check that extinguishers are mounted, unobstructed, and within inspection date.

Yes No N/A

No ignition sources are located near flammable or combustible chemicals critical (required)

Verify heaters, smoking materials, charging equipment, and open flames are controlled away from hazardous storage.

Yes No N/A

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Run: Garden Center Pesticide and Chemical Storage Audit

Inspection Details

Labeling, SDS, and Hazard Communication

Storage Security and Access Control

Segregation, Compatibility, and Housekeeping

Emergency Readiness and Fire Safety

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